Rep. Charlie Dent On Bump Stocks Bill
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rep. Charlie Dent, a Republican from eastern Pennsylvannia, about a bill he co-sponsors that would ban bump stocks.
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Trump's Week: Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, 'Rexit,' Iran Deal
President Trump said a Thursday meeting with military leaders was "the calm before the storm." But there has already been political turmoil this week on everything from contraception to gun control.
U.S. Eases Sanctions On Sudan
President Trump is continuing what President Obama started and easing sanctions on Sudan. It's a recognition of the country's cooperation on counterterrorism. Human rights groups oppose the move.
What's Behind The NRA's Political Clout
Scott Simon talks with Robert Draper, a writer-at-large at The New York Times Magazine, about the NRA's ability to defeat any gun control legislation.
Gretchen Carlson On The Spread Of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has a new book arguing that harassment of women is pervasive in society. In the book Carlson sets out an agenda to combat harassment.
Rethinking Security In Public Places
The massacre in Las Vegas by a shooter overlooking a packed concert venue has prompted a rethinking of security at hotels, casinos and major public events across the country.
A Doctor's Guidance For Hospitals After Mass Shootings
Scott Simon talks with Dr. Comilla Sasson, who was working at a hospital the night 12 people were killed and 70 injured at a movie theater in Colorado in 2012.
The Critical Needs Of Hospitals In Puerto Rico
Scott Simon talks to Edgar Crespo, an administrator at the Hospital de la Concepcion in San German, Puerto Rico, about receiving patients from other hospitals.
What's Changed In South Carolina Schools Since Violent Student Arrest
A video of a school resource officer throwing a student sparked a national debate about race, discipline and the role of law enforcement in schools. The incident prompted changes.
Off To College? Don't Forget To Pack A Plan For Your Health
Students, health care providers and parents all have a role to play in making sure college freshmen know how to get the health care they need when they're away from home for the first time.